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Systems and methods for use of diagnostic scan tool in automotive collision repair

a diagnostic scan and collision repair technology, applied in the field of automobiles, can solve problems such as unintentional summaries, and achieve the effects of increasing vehicle and people safety, facilitating the utilization of smaller databases, and ensuring the safety of vehicles

Active Publication Date: 2018-10-11
MITCHELL INT INC
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The patent describes a new system and method for repairing collisions in vehicles. The system includes an enhanced diagnostic scan tool, a software system that captures diagnostic data and repair operations, and an integration module that allows data exchange with other collision repair systems. The system enables faster and more accurate repairs, reduces errors and fraud, and improves repair documentation. The technical effects of the patent are safer and reliable repairs, improved data flow, and streamlined repair processes.

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[0029]What follows is a description of various aspects, embodiments and / or examples in which the invention may be practiced. Reference will be made to the attached drawings, and the information included in the drawings is part of this detailed description. The aspects, embodiments and / or examples described herein are presented for exemplification purposes, and not for limitation purposes. It should be understood that structural and / or logical modifications could be made by someone of ordinary skills in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the accompanying claims and their equivalents.

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A new automotive collision repair technology is provided, including system and data flow architectures that are designed to provide enhanced data and enhanced data flow in the context of vehicle diagnosis and repair, particularly when repairs are necessary due to collisions. In some examples, the data flow through the network is streamlined, to avoid network congestion, to use fewer computer and network resources and / or to enable the utilization of smaller databases. In other examples, enhanced access to data in real-time and near real-time enabled by a Workflow Module supports more accurate and timely decision on vehicle repair. An advantage of this new automotive collision repair technology is that it enables proper and proven repairs, which in turn increases operation safety of repaired vehicle and people safety.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a division of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15 / 487,379, filed Apr. 13, 2017, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 324,826, filed Apr. 19, 2016, which are hereby incorporated by reference, to the extent that they are not conflicting with the present application.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates generally to automobiles and more specifically to automotive collision repair technology.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]Automotive systems are increasingly based on computerized modules that utilize and generate diagnostic data. The proliferation of computerized vehicle systems has led to a situation where a collision repair may often require reset, replacement or reprogramming of computerized modules during the repair process. For example, airbag systems are tied to seat weight sensors, blind spot cameras are embedded in side view mirrors, a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G07C5/08G06Q10/00G07C5/00G06Q30/04
CPCG07C2205/02G07C5/085G06Q10/20G07C5/008G06Q30/04G07C5/0808
Inventor ROZINT, JOHN JOSEPH
Owner MITCHELL INT INC
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